I use a 2 tiered spice rack, round, on a lazy susan base to keep track of marking pens/pencils, long needles, tracing wheels, seam rippers, etc. I left the bottles in the rack but took the tops off. It has a larger center opening that holds scissors, a plastic chop stick for turning points, bodkins, etc. I use terra cotta flower pots and saucers to hold stuff in the sewing room and kitchen. They are heavy enough to stay put with heavy scissors or spoons and spatulas in them. I use one pot for garlic with the saucer turned over on top for a lid. I have a couple of really big terra cotta saucers that i use as pizza stones in the oven!